How to Network Computers Using a Dial up Modem

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure both computers are disconnected from the wall jacks

   It most likely has a volume control slider for it, but you might have to go to "Options/Properties/Show the following volume controls:" to enable it.
   
   If it's not there, your modem should have a built-in speaker anyway.
   
   Type "ATM1L3" then Enter (that controls the modem's internal volume controls). ,,, This step could take up to around 20 seconds, but probably much less. , You can then send data between them just like a normal connection.
   
   The easiest way to test it is to type into one window and watch it appear at the other computer.
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   Step 2: to make sure you don't bother the phone company.

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   Step 3: Connect the modems together with regular phone cord

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   Step 4: such as the one which usually connects them to a wall jack or one which connects a telephone handset to the base

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   Step 5: for example.

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   Step 6: Run "HyperTerminal" on both computers

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   Step 7: Set them both up to use your modems

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   Step 8: If you want to hear a modem

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   Step 9: make sure its volume is turned up in Windows volume control (try the one labeled "TAD").

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    Step 10: Type "ATD" and press Enter on either of them

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    Step 11: ...and within a few seconds afterward... type "ATA" on the other one and press Enter

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    Step 12: You should soon hear it "training" like it does when connecting to a dial-up ISP.

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    Step 13: You should soon see response messages like "CONNECT" or "CONNECT 36000" in the HyperTerminal windows.

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